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AV55 UFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,826 mi
Last recorded130,826 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,826 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 129,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,198 miles

Both rear brakes, slightly grabbing.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones. (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones, rear rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic lens. (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear trailing arm mount area, general surface corrosion.

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 120,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Centre ferrule. (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear brakes, slightly grabbing.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones. (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones, rear rubber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic lens. (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear trailing arm mount area, general surface corrosion.

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,746 miles

nearside outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,580 miles

Offside rear brake disc has heat damage

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,576 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake disc has heat damage

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,884 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,389 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,198 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AV55 UFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 UFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 UFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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